Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking operation of belt buckle
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Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly.
Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by pulling
firmly on belt webbing. |
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If latch plate fails even once to engage properly in belt
buckle during at least 5 tests, renew seat belt complete with
belt buckle. |
| Checking release mechanism |
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Release seat belt by pressing button on belt buckle with
finger pressure. When belt is slack, latch plate must spring out
of belt buckle on its own. |
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Carry out test at least 5 times. If latch plate fails even
once to spring out of buckle, renew seat belt complete with belt
buckle. |
WARNING
| Under no circumstances whatsoever may lubricant be
used to eliminate noise or stiffness in belt buckle
buttons. |
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The inertia reel has two locking functions.
The first locking function is triggered by the belt being
jerked out of the reel (belt exten ...
Plastic-coated fittings show fine, parallel scoring after
stress on belt system (when belt was fastened during accident).
(On the other hand, wear caused by frequent ...
Other materials:
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
Fig. 214 Removing the cover of the gearshift
gate
Fig. 215 Unlocking the selector lever lock
manually (Variant A) and (Variant B)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsIf the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the
battery is discharged) and the ve ...
Removing and installing underbody covers – petrol/diesel
Note
The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified
slightly depending on engine fitted.
Removing
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Remove centre underbody panels
→ Chapter.
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Release retaining tab and pull out front co ...
Stopping the engine
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order.
Step
Vehicles without Keyless Access
Vehicles with Keyless Access
1.
The vehicle must b ...
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Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates